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A Woman’s Place Marks 50 Years of Domestic Violence Support
A Woman’s Place celebrates 50 years of offering short‑ and long‑term support to domestic‑violence victims in Bucks County, recognizing its role as the county’s…
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Broadway's 'Great Gatsby' Musical Opens at Academy of Music
The Great Gatsby musical opened at Philadelphia's Academy of Music with a backstage tour, marking the latest stop on its national tour.
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Walmart probes viral video of mouse droppings in NJ store
A video posted on October 20 showed possible mouse droppings on candy boxes and shelves at a Somerdale Walmart, prompting the retailer to launch an…
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Teens Urge Free Student SEPTA Pass as Council Reviews Expansion
Teens are pressing the city council to make the student SEPTA pass free for all students as officials consider expanding the program beyond its current…
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Adult Man Critically Injured in South Philly School Shooting
An adult man was shot outside a South Philadelphia charter school on October 21 and is in critical condition; police observed shell casings, evidence markers,…
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Allentown Police Respond to Second Bomb Threat at William Allen High
Allentown police investigated a bomb threat at William Allen High School on Oct. 21, 2026, found no device and cleared the school. It was the second threat in…
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Petroleum Tanker Spill Closes Bensalem's Street Road
A petroleum tanker spill on Street Road near the Delaware Expressway in Bensalem led to a hazmat cleanup and road closure on October 21, 2026. SkyForce10…
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Three Shot, Woman Wounded Eleven Times in North Philly Home
Three people were shot inside a North Philadelphia home on Wednesday, including a woman with eleven gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the incident.
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Multi‑vehicle crash on I‑295 leaves several critically injured
A multi‑vehicle crash on I‑295 near Exit 17 on October 21 left several critically injured and forced the closure of southbound lanes, prompting response from…
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20-Year-Old Arrested in Philadelphia Landlord‑Tenant Shooting
A 20-year-old man was arrested for a May 2026 killing that happened during a landlord‑tenant dispute in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia launches teen anti‑vaping campaign as state law takes effect
Philadelphia’s health department launched the "Don't Get Finessed" teen anti‑vaping campaign as Pennsylvania began enforcing new vape product sale…
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Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bell‑to‑Bell School Cellphone Ban
The Senate passed a statewide ban on cell phone use during school hours, moving the measure toward enactment after the governor, who advocated for it, signs…
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Gloucester County Firefighters Combat West Deptford House Fire
Gloucester County firefighters fought a house fire in a West Deptford residence on Monday night.
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NJ Transit expands TRANSITional Art Project at stations
NJ Transit and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts are broadening the TRANSITional Art Project to present more exhibitions at bus and train stations…
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New Pennsylvania Plates Cause E‑ZPass Toll Errors
Drivers report wrong toll charges because the new Pennsylvania license plates are not being read properly by the E‑ZPass system.
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Street Soccer USA-Philly Starts Youth Soccer Mentorship Program
Street Soccer USA-Philly launched a mentorship program providing soccer-based athletic guidance for local youth, part of the organization’s national effort to…
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Settlement Music School Takes Kaleidoscope Preschool Online Nationwide
Settlement Music School made its Kaleidoscope arts preschool program available online nationwide, expanding its early‑childhood arts education beyond…
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DOJ Sends Grand Jury Subpoenas to Philadelphia DA Office
The Justice Department sent grand jury subpoenas to the Philadelphia district attorney’s office as part of a federal investigation.
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Historic Cast‑Iron Boot Scrapers Still Dot Old City Streets
Cast‑iron boot scrapers from the colonial era still line Old City sidewalks, helping pedestrians keep mud off their shoes and serving as a visible reminder of…
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Philadelphia Ranks Third Nationwide for Rat Infestations
Terminix’s 2025 data shows Philadelphia ranked third among U.S. cities for rodent problems, trailing Los Angeles and another city in a top‑50 list.
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Search of Philadelphia Home Finds No Human Remains in Missing Women Case
A search of a West Chew Avenue home in October 2026 produced no human remains in the case of seven missing women; bones previously found were determined to be…
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Man critically injured after headshot in North Philadelphia
A 53-year-old man suffered a headshot in North Philadelphia on Monday night and is currently in intensive care.
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Philadelphia Funeral Honors Officer Shane Seiber, Announces Memorial Internship
A funeral for Officer Shane Seiber was held with hundreds attending, and the mayor announced a new annual internship named in his memory.
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AccuWeather predicts clouds east, minor flood risk for Philadelphia
AccuWeather forecasts eastward clouds and clearer inland skies for Philadelphia on Oct. 21, with an offshore storm that may cause minor coastal flooding.